Engineering Technician

Overview

**Who We Are:**People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion andcharacter of our people that make our company a global leader.With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

An Engineering Technician creates drawings and CNC programs using the provided CAD/CAM software. This individual should also be familiar with FANUC based G-Code/M-Code and should be able to perform post-process editing. An Engineering Technician should be proficient with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, and Word). Be able to determine the manufacturing process of a new product from the fixture/work holding stage to the finish product is essential for this position.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate CAD/CAM drawings of parts using supplied print or sketch.
• Excellent print reading skills
• Generate CNC programs from the CAD/CAM software.
• Great working knowledge and understanding of machine tooling and proper usage.
• Great working knowledge and understanding of inserts and chip breaker function.
• Ability to perform online programming (at a machine control).
• Ability to perform offline programming (not on a machine control).
• Generate and maintain information in Excel or Word based off of CNC programs.
• Control the handling of CNC programs from the server to CNC machines.
• Monitor, document and control any changes made to CNC programs.
• Have general design concepts of fixture or work holding components.
• Create and maintain the part manufacturing processes.
• Needs to be proficient creating/designing, editing, maintaining Microsoft Excel files.
• Needs to have a general understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Needs to be able to read and follow written instructions or procedures.
• Troubleshoot machining related issues (tool, manufacturing process or mechanical).
• General and practical knowledge of measuring tools, equipment and concepts.
• Excellent working knowledge of geometric tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Assist and aid Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot robots/automation (manipulation & point setting).
• Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Prefer a completed certificate, associate degree or apprenticeship program in CNC machine operations, precision machining, machine technology or a related field
• Five years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This position requires an individual to convey information effectively in writing, presentations or speeches to other employees.
• Two years preferred CAD/CAM experience.
• Five years preferred experience with operation of CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Five years preferred experience with work holding and fixtures for CNC lathes and/or mills.
• Ability to perform general tasks and operation of Microsoft Outlook.
• Ability to create/edit documents and operate Microsoft Word.

Ability to create/design, to make edits and maintain spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel